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SAINT JULIE BILLIART CATHOLIC CHURCH 7399 West 159th Street, Tinley Park, Illinois 60477 708.429.6767 www.stjulie.org
BEING DISCIPLES OF JESUS
FROM OUR PASTOR A retreat time is meant to give ourselves that
opportunity to be with God a little more than we have
I cannot believe that later this
been doing. Lent becomes that yearly opportunity to
week will be the start of Lent. In
give more attention to our relationship with God. No
many ways, Lent can be a very
matter what we may choose to do as a Lenten
busy time of year just as much—
discipline, all of it is meant to redirect our energy and
or even more so—than the weeks
focus on our relationship with God. If that is not
leading up to Christmas. Like the
happening, whatever we may have “given up” for
Fr. Tirso Villaverde weeks of Advent, we can find Lent will make us holier.
Pastor ourselves focused heavily on the
details of preparation—for the Essential to prayer is silence. God speaks to us most
Easter gathering or even simply our Lenten clearly in silence. Most of the time, God did not make
disciplines. Oftentimes, we get so caught up on those Himself known through large and grandiose displays
details that we completely miss the spirit of this holy of power. Rather, God makes Himself known to us
season. and speaks to us when we are silent. In silence,
distractions are at a minimum so that we can focus on
Lent is meant to be a 40 day long retreat. For those
the whispering voice of God.
who have never taken a retreat, it is not simply a time
to “get away.” But, a retreat is not the same as a If we are like most people, we might respond by
vacation. Rather, a retreat is a time we set aside to saying that we do not have time to spend in silence.
focus more strongly on our relationship with God. Yet, it does not even require us to spend hours on end
For this, we do not necessarily need to go somewhere in silence. Have we ever tried to sit in silence for just
else although it is oftentimes helpful. Lent is a time 60 seconds or even 10 seconds? More often than not,
where we can even take a retreat from the comfort of it is not that we do not have time for silence. It is,
our own homes. Even as we are concerned about rather, we are afraid of it.
other things, hopefully we will take the time to be We live in a time where distractions are prevalent.
with God more so during Lent than at other times of We have work. We have family responsibilities. We
our lives. have television and the internet. But we now also
We all live very busy and full lives that we find it have social media, Tik Tok, Instagram, and every
very difficult at times to spend time in prayer with other form of distraction imaginable. We are so
God. In many ways, a retreat recognizes that we are predisposed to be engaged in those things that we
busy and our days are full. But, a retreat is our way allow them to take over. Many of them are good
of focusing more energy on spending time with God things but they can still take us away from who ought
which is at the heart of prayer. This is what Lent to be the center of our lives. But, because our lives are
helps us to understand. so full of distractions, any time spent in silence makes
us feel uncomfortable. We cannot sit still for more
I cannot begin to tell you the many times that people
than 10 seconds. We get full of anxiety. We feel like
have admitted to me that they have not devoted
we have to be “doing something.”
enough time to prayer. In many ways, it is
understandable because the average person does not Silence, though, is an essential component to prayer.
live like a monk or a religious where prayer times are However, for the average person whose days are
actually scheduled during the course of a day. For filled with driving the kids to school, getting to work,
the average person, though, prayer times can be and things like that, it does not necessarily mean that
erratic and irregular. But, that does not diminish the we have to carve out an hour long time to be in
need to spend regular time in prayer. If God is truly silence. We can spread it out during the course of a
essential in our lives and prayer is the time we spend day.
with God to be in His Presence to recognize how When people admit to me that they do not have too
essential God is to us, we need to carve out some time much time to devote to prayer, I suggest that they
each day for that very purpose. take small steps. I point out some simple things that
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can be done. For example, I have suggested to
people that as they wake up let the Sign of the Cross March 2
be the very first thing that they do. It brings them
into the presence of God and begins the day in God’s Ash Wednesday
Name. Likewise, I have suggested that the Sign of
the Cross be the last thing they do right before going 8:00am Mass
to bed. In this simple way, the entire day is begun 9:00am-5:30pm Ashes distributed
and ended in God’s Name.
7:00pm Mass
Then, during the course of the day, I have suggested
that people take whatever time they can find to be in UPCOMING FOR LENT
prayer. Again, for example, during the moments (more events and details next week)
they find themselves alone in the car, drive in silence
instead of turning on the radio. For myself, when I Lenten Mondays
know that I am going to be driving a long distance, I March 7, 14, 21, 28 - 7:00pm Church
turn off the radio and pray the rosary. The whole
point is simply to rely less on those distractions and Stations of the Cross
focus on bringing ourselves into God’s presence. Or, March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1
more accurately, it is reminding ourselves that we Fridays 3pm and 7pm Church
are always in God’s presence.
During the 40 days of Lent, no matter what we may Reconciliation
have chosen to “give up,” let us not forget that times Saturdays 3-4pm (Sacred Heart Chapel)
for prayer is essential. Retreats help us to remember
this. Lent serves the same purpose. As much as we
value quality time that we spend with family and
friends, we ought to be doing the same with our UPCOMING 2022 EVENTS/OPPORTUNITIES
relationship with God. In this way, we see more and 50/50 Monthly Raffle - Important Information (pg. 11)
more that our relationship with God is not one of Adult Mission Trip (pg. 9)
God being the giver and we are the ones who ask for BINGO—Sun., Mar. 20 (pg. 10)
Catechist Formation - Mon., Feb. 28 (pg. 6)
favors. Instead, the more time we spend in prayer
CJB School Gala - May 14, 2022 Gala (pg. 12)
the more we value the presence of God in our lives
CJB School Virtual Storybook (pg. 7)
just as much as God values our presence in His. Faith Formation Info (pg. 6)
As we prepare to enter into the holy season of Lent, Mass Intentions (pg. 5)
let us all take small steps to enter into the spirit of a Military Package Thank You (pg. 9)
Oak Forest 13th Annual Fleadh - Sat., Mar. 5 (pg. 11)
retreat. Let us take smalls steps to spend more time
One Earth Film Festival - Mar 4-13 (pg. 9)
in silence being in the presence of God. Those small
Port Ministry Lunch Dates—Sun., Feb. 27 (pg. 6 and 8)
steps can lead to a deeper relationship with God Readings for the Week (pg. 5)
who simply wants to be a part of our lives and asks Renew My Church - Vision Council (pg. 10)
that we desire to be a part of His. No matter what SJB Book Club - CANCELED until April
steps we may take this season of Lent, let us each do SJB Contact Information (pg. 16) cut off & post on fridge!
what is necessary to be less focused on the SJB St. Patrick celebration - Sun., Mar 13 (pg. 7)
distractions of life. Instead, let us fill our lives with St. Damian Cancer Support Group - (pg. 11)
the joy of knowing that God is always present to us. St. Peregrine Novena (pg. 10)
St. Vincent dePaul (pg. 8)
Peace, Stewardship & Generosity (pg. 13)
Truck Ministry (pg. 10) NO greeting cards, please
Women’s Day of Reflection - Sat., Apr. 30 (pg. 8)
Young at Heart— Mar. 8 (pg. 10)
FEBRUARY 27, 2022 – EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 3
THE STUMP OF JESSE
GOD HAS ANOTHER PLAN I LOVE BEING A PRIEST!
A couple weeks ago, I was so excited Lent is almost here. Lent is a 40 day season of prayer,
about a ski trip to Colorado that I had fasting, and almsgiving that begins on Ash
planned with my friends. On Monday Wednesday (March 2) and ends at sundown on Holy
Thursday (April 14). It's a period of preparation to
prior to our trip, while getting ready
celebrate the Lord's Resurrection at Easter. During
to inspiring the students at St. George Lent, we seek the Lord in prayer by reading Sacred
Fr. Ton Nguyen
Associate Pastor with my vocation story, I turned to my Scripture; we serve by giving alms; and we practice
right and sprained my neck. What? I self-control through fasting. We are called not only to
know, right! How can it be? I know, right! And off abstain from luxuries during Lent, but to a true inner
course, Jesus’ words were echoing in my head, “ conversion of heart as we seek to follow Christ's will
Truly, truly, I tell you, when you were young, you more faithfully. We recall the waters of baptism in
which we were also baptized into Christ's death, died
dressed yourself and walked where you wanted; but
to sin and evil, and began new life in Christ. Praying
when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, that we will have a deep encounter with the Lord
and someone else will dress you and lead you where during the Lenten Season.
you do not want to go.” “Seriously, Lord?” Part of me
was trying to bargain, “Lord, I am not that old and I
have been working so hard; can you expedite my
healing process so I’m able to go on the ski trip?” Do
you think my petition was answered the way I
wanted? Well, God had another plan for me. I ended
up going for a silent retreat at St. Meinrad, Indiana
with the Benedictine Monks. I learned so much about
God’s will during the retreat and came back
rejuvenated. I will unpack God’s graces received
from this retreat with you during Lent.
I, now, conclude this short article with a bio of St.
Meinrad.
“Born about the year 800 in what is now Germany, At the end of my retreat, I sneaked in a mini ski trip
Meinrad was a Benedictine monk who lived as a hermit for
and successfully convinced a seminarian and a sister
much of his life, dedicated to prayer and solitude. Even as a
hermit, his reputation as a wise and holy man led people to to join. As we always say, “God is Good!” — “All the
seek him out for counsel and prayer. Despite his desire for Time!”
solitude, the monk Meinrad graciously attended to his
guests’ needs, physical as well as spiritual. In 861, two I had a retreat and a ski trip! Wow! It is a win-win!
robbers came to Meinrad’s hermitage, believing he had
treasures hidden there – gifts from the people he had I LOVE BEING A PRIEST
counseled. In spite of a premonition of his impending death,
Meinrad invited the robbers in and offered them food and
drink. The men murdered him and then fled in fear without
JMJ, Fr. Ton
taking anything. Meinrad’s death earned him the title of
‘Martyr of Hospitality.’” Wow, what’s a saintly life and
saintly death!
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IN OUR PRAYERS
WE REMEMBER OUR BELOVED DEAD MASS INTENTIONS – Deceased L - Living
Eternal rest grant unto them and let perpetual light shine upon them. Saturday, February 26 — 4:30pm
Doreen L. Fernandez
†Ann Gogolak, †Jesse J. James, †Rev. Richard Jozwiak,
Genaro Izguerra
†Elizabeth O’Connell, †Theresa & Herbert Schmalz,
Dylan Michael Jaroch (son of Angela & Mark Jaroch)
†Meynardo Toledo, †Vito Ventrella,
†Mary & Stanley Walczak
THOSE IN NEED OF HEALING Sunday, February 27 - 7:30am
Barb Cuba Nelson Hathcock †Howard Boone, †June Botich,
Pat Kukula Jennifer Mikulskis †Chester & Mildred Faron, †Jack Norris, †Linda Rizzo
William (Bill) O’Malley Brielle Heraty Sunday, February 27 - 9:30am (livestreamed)
Sarah Fleming Marge Catania †Paschal Lovergine, Irene Musur, †Michael Scarpaci,
Nelson Hathcock Lori & Ray McCarthy †Elaine Sevey, †Daniel Sniegowski, †Gordon Wilkins
Meg Keating Joanne Tishka Sunday, February 27 - 11:30am
Steve Peters Mary McMullen St. Julie Billiart parishioners
NOTE: To be added to the list for healing, a family member Sunday, February 27 - 6:00pm
needs to call in (with permission of the sick). The name will be Deceased members of the Faron & Gatto families
read before all weekend Masses and be in the bulletin for 3 Monday, February 28— 8:00am
weeks. After that 3 weeks, family needs to call in again. †Marcia P. Szwed, †Patricia “Pat” Witczak,
Prayer Book in Mary Chapel - Please feel free to add any †Rudolf Wolters, Sr., †Blasa Zapate
names or prayer intentions to the prayer book. Tuesday, March 1 — 8:00am
†Theresa & Herbert Schmalz, †Sabina Walczak,
OUR NEWLY BAPTIZED †Mary & Stanley Walczak, †Rev. Richard Wozniak
You are sealed by the Holy Spirit in baptism & marked as Christ’s own forever.
Living/deceased members of the Rockaitis/Orth families
February 20, 2022 Wednesday, March 2 — 8:00am Ash Wednesday
Jonathan Bryce, son of Jessica & Jonathan Kahr St. Julie Billiart parishioners
Ryan Patrick, son of Julie & Shawn Astor Wednesday, March 2 - 7:00pm Ash Wednesday
St. Julie Billiart parishioners
Thursday, March 3 — 8:00am
WE PRAY FOR Deceased members of the Jacob & Agnes Pawlicki family
...the safety of those who serve in our Military, here and Friday, March 4— 8:00am
abroad. May God protect them as they protect others. †Larry Valois, Deceased members of the Faron & Gatto
families
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Saturday, March 5 — 4:30pm
†Jesse J. James, †Joseph P. Miller, L Carole Norkiewicz,
Monday, February 28 (Monday of the Eighth Week in OT)
†Marie Pellettiere, †Judy Stec, Living/deceased
1 Peter 1:3-9; Psalm 111:1-2, 5-6, 9 and 10c; Mark 10:17-27
members of the Rockaitis & Orth families
Tuesday, March 1 (Tuesday of the Eighth Week in OT)
1 Peter 1:10-16; Psalm 98:1-4; Mark 10:28-31 Sunday, March 6 —7:30am
Wednesday, March 2 (Ash Wednesday) †Jack Norris, †Linda Rizzo, †John R., Dolores, John T.
Joel 2:12-18; Psalm 51:3-6ab, 12-14 and 17; and Sue Duffey
2 Corinthians 5:20 - 6:2; Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 Sunday, March 6 — 9:30am (livestreamed)
Thursday, March 3 (St. Katharine Drexel, Virgin) †Anita Hayes, †Grace Kwiatek, †Alfonso & Santa Marino
Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Psalm 1:1-4 and 6; Luke 9:22-25
†Marla Pappas, †Alice & James Murphy and deceased
Friday, March 4 (St. Casimir; First Friday) family members
Isaiah 58:1-9a; Psalm 51:3-6ab, 18-19; Matthew 9:14-15
Sunday, March 6 — 11:30am
Saturday, March 5 (First Saturday) St. Julie Billiart parishioners
Isaiah 58:9b-14; Psalm 86:1-6; Luke 5:27-32 Sunday, March 6 — 6:00pm
Sunday, March 6 (First Sunday of Lent) †Theresa & Herbert Schmalz, †Sabina Walczak,
Deuteronomy 26:4-10; Psalm 91:1-2, 10-15; Romans 10:8-13; †Mary & Stanley Walczak, †Rev. Richard Wozniak
Luke 4:1-13
FEBRUARY 27, 2022 – EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 5
FAITH FORMATION
Faith Formation Office 708.429.6767
x227 Pat or path@stjulie.org
x217 Peg or peg@stjulie.org
FAMILY FAITH SHARING EMERGENCY CLOSING INFORMATION
The three parables in today’s Gospel (Luke Closing information will be posted on our website
6:39-45) all tell us how to be a good disciple. (www.stjulie.org) and on our Facebook page.
However, before you can be a good disciple
and teach others , you need to take care
of yourself. Do not try to take a speck out of MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Pat Kmak your brother’s eye until you have taken the
Coordinator of board out of your own. Lastly, only when Sun, Feb 27 9:30a Mass - 4th Graders/families
Faith Formation you have purified yourself, can you do the 10:15a Assemble Port Lunches
of Youth
good work that the Teacher requires. Mon., Feb 28 7p Catechist Formation
Discipleship asks us to produce good deeds but to Wed., Mar 2 7p - 8th Grade classes
produce them requires the integrity found in the teacher. Thu., Mar. 3 7p - Grade 6,7 & Sacramental Prog.
When people see your good acts, they will know that this Sat., Mar. 5 8:30a - Grades 1-5 Session A
is because you have a good heart. Jesus’ parables in this 11:00a - Grades1-5 Session B
week’s Gospel are a reminder of the importance of
continual learning, prayer and reflection, and humility in
our discipleship. We are shining examples of God’s light FOURTH GRADE FAMILIES
to the world when we are filled with God’s grace and
recognize our need for transformation through Jesus.
TODAY, Sunday, February 27 - You’re invited to:
9:30am Fourth Grade Level Mass
As busy parents, responsible for our children’s spiritual Afterwards assist in assembling 300 lunches (1 hour)
growth , we may be challenged at times to care for
ourselves and our own spiritual growth. Gather as a You are invited to sit on the South side
family and spend some time sharing ideas about what it of the Church near the organ pipes.
means to be a good disciple. Share how sometimes we Immediately after Mass, we would love
look at the shortcomings of other family members and for you to help prepare 300 lunches (in
neglect to examine ourselves and our own shortcomings. the Parish Hall) for The Port Ministries*.
Pray the Our Father together that you will grow together
in your discipleship. If you are able, please bring any of the following
items: (pre-packaged lunchmeat, fresh fruit,
individual bags of chips, breakfast/granola bars).
SEVENTH GRADE LENTEN OUTREACH
We look forward to welcoming you at that Mass and
Travel-Size Toiletries Collection for PADS
look forward to preparing the lunches together. It
Our Seventh Grade Faith Formation students will be usually takes less than an hour!
collecting travel-size toiletries during Lent and then later
in Lent assembling bags for use by PADS guests (Public God bless you for your help with this endeavor.
Assistance to Deliver Shelter).
* The Port Ministries addresses many needs of the less
Lent is about prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, so we are fortunate in Chicago. Each month, we make over 300
encouraging the students and their families to assist with lunches for their Bread Truck. The Bread Truck then
this project. distributes them to the residents in the neighborhood of
From now until March 31, you can bring travel-size 51st & Hermitage. The folks count on the Bread Truck
toiletries to class or to the Generosity Cart just inside the because it offers a meal that they cannot otherwise afford.
Parish Office door. Please mark your donations “7th Most of the recipients are families with children. A brown
Grade Outreach”. bag lunch is something so simple and yet so relatable to all
Suggested items: toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouthwash, of us. That is why it has become part of our regular
shampoo, combs, lotions, deodorant, soaps, individually formation here at St. Julie.
wrapped wipes, washcloths and quart-size plastic
zippered bags.
We encourage all families to visit their website to find out
more about The Port Ministries and their good work!
God bless you for your generosity of spirit.
Kathy Sharkey, 7th Grade Coordinator and http://www.theportministries.org/
Seventh Grade Catechists ministries.html#bread
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MUSIC MINISTRY
Music Ministry Office 708.429.6767
x229 Sue or sue@stjulie.org
X231 Barb or btheis@stjulie.org
JOIN US FOR IRISH FELLOWSHIP IN HONOR OF ST. PATRICK
MARK YOUR CALENDAR - Sunday, March 13 - after 9:30am Mass
We invite you to join us in the Parish Hall after the 9:30am Mass to celebrate St. Patrick with a
wee bit of Irish soda bread, dancing from a family of Irish dancers and some Irish tunes.
Some of your favorite Irish melodies will be sung during Mass too! Be sure to wear something
green and bring the family!
Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School
Virtual Friday, March 18 (St. Patrick’s Day Theme)
Storytime Thursday, April 22 (Spring Theme)
at CJB Friday, May 13 (Summer Theme)
Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School is once again offering
“Virtual Storytime.” Stop in the CJB main office between 9:00
am and 12 noon to pick up your bag of craft supplies on the dates
Storytime is FREE, above! At 12:30pm that day, you will receive an email with the
but you must reserve storytime link to enjoy. Using the link, listen to a pre-recorded
your spot by story, commentary from the teacher, and view directions on how
emailing: to use the provided craft supplies! Ideas will also be given for
extension activities.
Once you’ve completed the storytime, email the teacher a picture
brachanski@cjbschool.org or video message of your finished product and anything you’d like
to share! Soon after, she will send back a personal video message
reply!
Reservations must be Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School is YOUR PARISH
made by the Friday SCHOOL! We are located right next to St. Elizabeth Seton
before your session Church at 9250 W. 167th Street in Orland Hills. Sponsoring
parishes, in addition to St Elizabeth Seton, are St. Francis of
date. Assisi, St. Julie Billiart and St. Stephen, Deacon & Martyr. If
you are interested in a Christ-centered, twice-awarded National
Blue Ribbon School of Academic Excellence (Grades PK-8),
contact enrollment director, Cynthia Devlin at 708.403.6525
x127 or email her at cdevlin@cjbschool.org
FEBRUARY 27, 2022 – EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7
HUMAN CONCERNS Human Concerns / Sheila Pluchar
708.429.6767 x232 or sheila@stjulie.org
Shawl Ministry ST. VINCENT dePAUL
Their mission is to knit/crochet Do you know someone
shawls in prayer to bring who is in need of some assistance?
comfort and solace to those The St. Julie SVdP Chapter is a dedicated
facing life’s challenges and those group who seek to help those in need.
celebrating life’s joys. If you or someone you know is in need of temporary
assistance, we may be able to help. Our group is trained to
Shawls are distributed to the assess all situations in order to best serve the community.
home bound, the sick, those with terminal illness
When you call, please don’t hang up. You will be guided
and to the RCIA candidates upon acceptance into through the phone system. Please leave your name and a
our faith. number where you can be reached and a team member
Next meeting: will respond within 24 hours. Our phone number will
Thursday, March 3 - 11:30am - Great Room appear as “blocked.” Please assist us by answering the
call so we can begin the process of sharing information
All are welcome to come and join this wonderful ministry! with you. 708.429.6767 x244
Come meet some new friends or get information!
Upcoming PORT LUNCH DATES
February 27 after the 9:30am Mass (10:15am)
March 20 after the 11:30am Mass (12:15pm)
Please join us in the Parish Hall!
All are welcome!
Bring a friend, your grandparents, or neighbors!
MOST NEEDED ITEMS:
DID YOU KNOW? -Individual bags of chips and
The Church's Social Teaching is a rich treasure lunchmeat.
of wisdom about building a just society and
living lives of holiness amidst the challenges of WOMEN’S DAY OF REFLECTION
modern society. Modern Catholic social teaching Women of the Bible
has been articulated through a tradition
of papal, conciliar, and episcopal documents. Save the Date!
Life and Dignity of the Human Person
Saturday, April 30, 2022
The Catholic Church proclaims that human life The Conversations With Women Group will be
is sacred and that the dignity of the human hosting an afternoon for women, by women.
person is the foundation of a moral vision for Watch future bulletins for more details.
society.
We believe that every person is precious, that
people are more important than things, and that
"God is within her, she will not fall."
the measure of every institution is whether it Proverbs 31:26
threatens or enhances the life and dignity of the
human person.
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HUMAN CONCERNS Human Concerns / Sheila Pluchar
708.429.6767 x232 or sheila@stjulie.org
ADULT MISSION TRIP
Calling all adults 21+ who would be interested in serving in an area that has been hit by
natural disasters. We last served in Houston, TX. The planning stages have just begun.
Let Deacon Ed know or email us if you would like more information.
deaconed@st.julie.org or sheila@stjulie.org
Join us for the
11th annual
One Earth Film Festival
March 4-13, 2022
We are the Midwest’s premier environmental film festival, and we are turning the tide on climate change and
environmental racism this year. A wave of catastrophes are rushing at us, and we need to push back right
now to avoid the worst-case scenarios that will sink the hope of a healthy future for our children and all
living beings on our precious planet. Please join us for 17 virtual watch parties screening nationally and
internationally, and up to 15 in-person events in the Chicago area. Each watch party includes expert panel
discussion that will equip you with ways to take action on the world’s most pressing environmental
problems. Tickets are free (suggested $8 donation). Get tickets at https://www.oneearthfilmfest.org/.
A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU
To St. Julie Billiart Catholic Church,
I wanted to take a moment to thank you for your incredible generosity in sending dozens of care
packages to the members of the 5th EACCS at Kadena Air Base. Trust me when I write that
everything you sent is getting great use! For some of the Airmen, your packages are the only
Christmas gifts they received.
Thank you for helping to bring the joy of Christmas to Americans overseas. I have never been to
your parish, but having grown up only 100 miles away in Oregon, Illinois, I thank you as a fellow
Illinoisan.
I humbly request that you would please keep us, our families, and all
deployed service members in your prayers.
May God bless you, your parish, and your community.
Respectfully,
Noah Leffelman, 1Lt, USAF
FEBRUARY 27, 2022 – EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 9
PARISH & COMMUNITY NEWS
ST. PEREGRINE NOVENA
The novena is held weekly, usually on
Mondays, in our Sacred Heart Chapel. It may
be necessary at times to move the novena to a
Tuesday evening. Check the parish calendar
(www.stjulie.org) for up-to-date information.
The next date for BINGO at St. Julie (Devine Center) St. Peregrine Novena #2
is today, Sunday, March 20.
The doors will open at 12:30pm and games will be Week #8 - Monday February 28
played from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. Week #9 - Tuesday March 8
The kitchen will NOT be open, but feel free to bring
your own snacks. We hope to see you there! YOUNG AT HEART
(Participants must be age 18 or older) Next luncheon
Tuesday, March 8 - 11am-2pm - Devine Center
TRUCK MINISTRY Tickets ($10) will go on sale this weekend (Feb. 26/27) in
Thank you for all the items you’ve donated to the the Narthex as well as March 5/6.
Truck Ministry (religious medals/necklaces, We look forward to seeing everyone.
Rosaries, books, prayer cards, etc.). These items
are appreciated. Please do not donate greeting/ All are welcome! God bless you!
sympathy/holiday cards as they are unable to be
utilized.
Representatives from Saint Elizabeth Seton, Saint Francis of Assisi, Saint George,
Saint Julie Billiart, Saint Michael, Our Lady of the Woods and Saint Stephen
Deacon and Martyr met over the last several months to share our strengths and
our individual areas of challenge. We discussed ways we could both learn from
and support each other. We are very fortunate that there is no need to close or
consolidate any of our parishes. The Archdiocese recognizes all the wonderful
things happening here. It is our wish to build on that and create a strong, lasting
NEWS IN OUR CATHOLIC presence in the communities, keeping the main focus on Evangelization,
NEIGHBORHOOD PARISHES drawing people closer to Jesus through our Catholic Faith.
The original committee members determined there would be many benefits if
While the seven parishes we shared our talents to form an even stronger Catholic bond. The result of that
in the Orland / Tinley was the formation of the seven parish VISION COUNCIL. There are two
area have successfully members from each parish, with the Pastors taking turns overseeing the group.
completed the initial As a result of the first meeting, many practical ideas are being discussed:
1) Young Adult Ministry,
Renew My Church
2) Youth Ministers to be hired and shared by parishes that presently lack that
process, we have now position, and
taken the next step in 3) shared RCIA between parishes.
building community It is our desire to see all parishioners, of every age group, feel welcome and a
within our Catholic sense of belonging, and ultimately develop a deeper connection to the Faith and
our Church. The mission of the VISION COUNCIL is to determine how we
neighborhood.
seven parishes can move together toward the Kingdom of God.
10 | SAINT JULIE BILLIART CATHOLIC CHURCHPARISH & COMMUNITY NEWS
Preprinted 50/50 raffle 50/50 RAFFLE
envelopes are included
in your packet, or IMPORTANT
additional raffle If you would like to put more than $5
envelopes are available
towards the 50/50 Raffle, you must use
in the Narthex and
Parish Office. separate envelopes for each $5.
Here is a picture of the raffle envelope: PLEASE DO NOT include your Sunday
donation in the same envelope. Anything
more than $5 in the 50/50 Raffle envelope
will be considered a donation to the
church.
If you have any questions, please call the
office 708.429-6767.
IMPORTANT details about the raffle:
• Must be 18 years old to participate.
• $5 per entry (Entries must be submitted in our OAK FOREST EVENT
preprinted salmon colored envelopes only, with contact
information filled out completely on the blank lines 13TH Annual Oak Forest Fleadh
provided.) Saturday, March 5
• No limit to the number of entries per person 8:30am 5K Race
per month, but each $5 entry must be 11:00am Family Parade
submitted in a separate envelope (Any amount in
a single envelope that exceeds $5 will automatically be
The Irish-themed community event includes the CNB
considered a donation to the general fund, and that
envelope will still be considered a single entry.) Fleadh 5K race at 8:30 a.m. and the family parade on
• Drawings will be held once a month.
Central Avenue at 11 a.m.
• Winner of each monthly drawing will receive Project Fire Buddies, an organization of firefighters
half of the funds received that month via a who bring joy to kids struggling with serious illness
check from the parish. (NO cash will be handed out.) will lead the parade.
• All entry dollars received within the current
month will always be included in the current For more information or to learn how you can
monthly drawing. (For those who receive monthly participate, visit www.oak-forest.org or follow the
envelope packets: The name of the month is also preprinted Oak Forest Fleadh on Facebook or Instagram.
on your raffle envelopes due to a printer requirement, but
we will disregard this date and include your entry during
the month it is submitted.) ST. DAMIAN CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
• We cannot accommodate any special Cancer Support Group
instructions, regardless of any notes a
1st Tuesday of each month at 6:00pm
participant may write on the envelope. (For
example, we will not hold funds for a future month's St. Damian Pastoral Center
drawing.) 5250 155th Street, Oak Forest IL
• 50/50 Raffle entry dollars are not considered a Whether you are currently in treatment for cancer, or
donation for tax purposes and are not tax if you are supporting a loved one or friend who has
deductible. (These entry dollars, therefore, are not cancer or is in remission - we hope you will join
entered into our parish database and will not be included in us. Call Joy at 708-687-4762 and please leave a
end of the year tax statements.)
message.
FEBRUARY 27, 2022 – EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 1112 | SAINT JULIE BILLIART CATHOLIC CHURCH
STEWARDSHIP & GENEROSITY
YEAR END CONTRIBUTIONS
Due to IRS regulations, all contributions received through December 31 will be recorded as 2021 contributions.
Contributions made on January 1, 2022, or after are required by law to be recorded as a 2022 contribution
regardless of the type of envelope used or the date on the check.
If a contribution dated in December was mailed to the parish office and is postmarked on or before December 31,
it will be recorded as a 2021 contribution. However, all contributions delivered to the parish office in person, left
in the drop box, or postmarked on or after January 1, must be recorded as a 2022 contribution. Therefore, even if a
check was dated in December 2021, but mailed, left in the drop box, or delivered to the parish office in January,
that contribution must be recorded as a 2022 contribution.
Contribution statements will only be provided upon request and will be available mid to late January 2022.
Statements can be picked up at the parish office, mailed or emailed. Please designate the preferred method of
receipt when requesting the statement.
We thank you for your generosity and are truly grateful for all you do for St. Julie Billiart!
FAITH DIRECT
There are many different ways parishioners may make donations to St. Julie Billiart parish.
• Link to your Faith Direct giving page through your parish website.
• Text-to-Give / Enroll
• Call the Faith Direct Customer Service Team at 866.507.8757 between 8:30am-5:30pm EST.
We prayerfully request that you consider signing up for eGiving from your computer, smartphone, or tablet. You can set up a
recurring donation or make a one-time gift. Sign up today by visiting faith.direct/IL834 or text ‘Enroll’ to (708.286.5777).
Thank you for your continued support of our parish.
Peace,
Fr. Tirso Villaverde
LEGACY PLANNING
Demonstrate Love for Thy Neighbor with a QCD Gift
Jesus told us “whatever you do for the least of my brothers, you do for me.” Every day, we have the opportunity to be
the face of Jesus to others. You can help to support our faith community by making a qualified charitable distribution
(“QCD”) gift from your individual retirement account to the Annual Catholic Appeal. A QCD gift (a.k.a. IRA charitable
rollover) allows individuals age 70½ or older to authorize their IRA administrator to make a direct transfer of funds
from their IRA to qualified charities, tax-free. This way of giving does not generate taxable income, which may lower
your annual income level, and the amount you transfer may count towards your required minimum distribution.
If you would like information on how to make a QCD gift to the Annual Catholic Appeal, please contact Lisa Melnik,
SJB Business Manager at 708.429.6767 x 214 or lisa@stjulie.org or contact Krystina M. Campbell, Planned Giving Officer,
Archdiocese of Chicago at 312.534.5404 or kcampbell@archchicago.org.
St. Julie Billiart Sacrificial Giving Sunday Offerings: Fiscal Year July 1, 2021-June 30, 2022
February 20, 2022 YEAR-TO-DATE 2021-2022
BUDGETED $ 18,750.00 BUDGETED $ 637,500.00
COLLECTED 7,686.50 COLLECTED 616,984.04
SHORTFALL $ 11,063.50 SHORTFALL $ 20,515.96
FAITH DIRECT - February 22, 2022 - Collected $12,076.00 (included in Year-to-Date 2021-22)
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Daily Mass: Monday-Friday 8:00am
Weekend Mass: Saturday: 4:30pm Sunday: 7:30am - 9:30am - 11:30am - 6:00pm
(9:30am Mass is livestreamed via Facebook then available at www.stjulie.org)
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Also, First Friday Adoration 8:30am-8:00pm (Sacred Heart Chapel). 8:30a-12noon (Closed for Lunch) 1:00pm-4:30pm
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CONTACT INFORMATION UPDATES Parish Office: 708.429.6767
If you’re moving, changed your address, landline, cell number CLERGY
or email address, please contact the Parish Office so we may Rev. Tirso S. Villaverde, Jr., Pastor x219 frtirso@stjulie.org
update our database records. Rev. Ton Nguyen, Associate Pastor x216 frton@stjulie.org
Deacon Edward (& Sheila) Pluchar x246 deaconed@stjulie.org
DEVOTIONAL PRAYER (Rosary/Divine Mercy Chaplet)
Deacon John (& Kathy) Benz x212 deaconjohn@stjulie.org
Monday-Friday - After the 8:00am Mass (Sacred Heart Chapel)
Deacon Rich (& Irene) Miska x212 deaconrich@stjulie.org
HOSPITAL
Due to HIPAA privacy regulations, only the patient or SPIRITUAL LIFE
designated family member may notify the parish of a Marianne Mueller x213 marianne@stjulie.org
hospitalization, if you request a priest visit, communion or to be Coordinator of Parish Prayer Life
placed on the sick list in the bulletin for three weeks. Sue Clemons x229 sue@stjulie.org
Coordinator of Music Ministry
NEW PARISHIONERS
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faith family. Come in to the office or begin the process online at Patricia Kmak x227 path@stjulie.org
https://www.stjulie.org/new-member-form/ Coordinator of Faith Formation of Youth
(TBD) Coordinator of Parish Life/Evangelization
SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK
For an emergency anointing, please call the Parish Office HUMAN CONCERNS
708.429.6767 and select Option 1 to request this sacrament. Sheila Pluchar x232 sheila@stjulie.org
Coordinator of Human Concerns
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM AND BAPTISMAL CLASSES
Parents preparing for the birth of a child should email STEWARDSHIP
marianne@stjulie.org to inquire about preparations. Lisa Melnik, Business Manager x214 lisa@stjulie.org
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Karen Calcagno, Bookkeeper x223 karen@stjulie.org
Please contact marianne@stjulie.org at least six months in
advance for a wedding date and to begin marriage preparations. Neno Babic, Facilities Engineer x228 neno@stjulie.org
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION VITAL SUPPORT STAFF
Saturdays 3pm-4pm Sacred Heart Chapel (South side of Cathryn Seitz, Bulletin Editor x210 cathryn@stjulie.org
Church) For a private appointment, please call the office.. and Receptionist
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL Peg Siebenaler, Office Aide x217 peg@stjulie.org
If you, or someone you know, needs assistance or if you’d like (Faith Formation of Youth)
information, please reach out to us at 708.429.6767 x244 or email Barb Theis, Coordinator of Media/IT x231 btheis@stjulie.org
Stvincentdepaulstjulie@gmail.com . and Office Aide (Music Ministry)
Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School (Parish Regional School)
9250 W. 167th Street, Orland Hills, IL 60477 Kelly Bourrell, Principal
Ph: 708.403.6525 Fax: 708.403.8621 www.cjbschool.orgYou can also read
